Run Wild in the Woods through a St. Charles County Park 

The St. Charles County Parks Department is hosting its 11^th Annual Wild in the Woods Trail Run Series, Saturday, Sept. 29, Oct. 13, and Nov. 3. Participants competing in these off-road races will experience a variety of terrain while running through each scenic St. Charles County Park. Prizes will be awarded to top men and women in their age group. The first 90 pre-registered runners receive a different giveaway at each race. 

“Our Wild in the Woods races really tests a runner’s strength and character,” said Bettie Yahn-Kramer. “These races can be challenging, yet fun and exciting, as runners make their way through paved and natural-surface trails throughout our parks.” 

Each Wild in the Woods Trail Run begins at 9 a.m., on the following dates and park locations:      

 
Sept. 29 at Klondike Park, 4600 Highway 94 South near Augusta. The seven-mile race course features many steep hills and uneven terrain. Runners travel over hard-surfaced trail, park roads, crushed stone trail, and single-track natural-surface trails. Meet at Shelter #1 in the park. Pre-register for this race before Sept. 20 deadline and pay only $25 fee.

Oct. 13 at Indian Camp Creek Park, 2679 Dietrich Road near Wentzville. The 10-mile race course features varied terrain with a few hills. Runners travel over paved and natural-surface trails. Meet at the Lakeside Pavilion in the Park. Pre-register for this race before Oct. 4 deadline and pay only $25 fee.

Nov. 3 at Broemmelsiek Park, 1615 Schwede Road, south of O’Fallon. The five-mile race course is rugged with mainly flat to rolling terrain and a few long climbs. Runners travel over multi-use trails and through prairies. Meet at Shelter # 6 in the park. Pre-register for this race before Oct. 25 deadline and pay only $25 fee.

 
Pre-registration fee is $25 before each race registration deadline. Fees increase to $35 after each race registration deadline and day of race. Registration fee for the series is $65, prior to Sept. 13 deadline. Anyone registering for the series after the registration date deadline will pay $85. 

For more information or to register for the Wild in the Woods Trail Run Series, visit www.stccparks.org or contact 636.949.7535.